ROCS Wu Yi

Wu Yi (Chinese: 武夷) is a fleet oiler and logistics ship of the Republic of China Navy (ROCN). She is the only ship of the Wu Yi class. She was the first ship of the ROCN to include accommodations for female officers.^[1]

ROCN Wu Yi at Keelung Naval Pier
Class overview
Name	Wu Yi
Builders	CSBC Corporation, Taiwan, Kaoshiung, Taiwan
Operators	Republic of China Navy
Succeeded by	Pan Shi-class fast combat support ship
In service	1990–present
Completed	1
Active	1
General characteristics
Type	Fast combat support ship
Displacement	17,000 long tons (17,000 t)
Length	532 ft (162.2 m) (oa)
Beam	72 ft (21.9 m)
Draft	28 ft (8.5 m)
Armament	1 x Sea Chaparral 2 × dual 40 mm guns 2 x 20 mm cannon Multiple .50 caliber machine guns Small arms
Aircraft carried	SH-60 Seahawk and CH-47 Chinook capable
Aviation facilities	Landing pad

ROCN Wu Yi in Port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan

ROCN Band on Keelung Naval Pier in front of Wu Yi

Design

Wu Yi was designed with assistance from the American Rosenblatt & son shipyard and was partially based on the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler.^[1] She is heavily armed for a fleet oiler, including a Sea Chaparral system.

History

The ship was launched in 1990.^[2] Wu Yi has faced significant issues with her hull, machinery, and steering which has limited her ability to fulfill her mission of providing global support for naval task forces.^[2]

See also

• Replenishment oiler